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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 622.59 and 313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 622.59 and 313.58 is: 469.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 622.59 = 313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/622.59 = 313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 622.59 × 313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 195,231.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,231.77/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.47

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